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System Administrator Associate
Job ID: 2613543
Location: Adelphi, MD, United States
Date Posted: Jun 10, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a System Administrator Associate to be managing and maintaining systems across Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms across multiple networks in support of the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. Work is performed on site.
You will be a part of a diverse team supporting globally distributed information systems, responsible for the analysis, administration, voice, video, and data communications networks.
Join our dynamic team at a top-tier organization, where work-life balance and employee well-being take center stage. This exciting opportunity lets you contribute to cutting-edge projects while safeguarding our national security.
Job Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot servers and workstations, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Manage Windows Server environments and support Active Directory, Group Policy, and MECM operations.
- Install and configure operating systems and software updates following Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Perform system patching, PowerShell scripting, and release management activities.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability of network resources.
- Schedule and maintain system backups, ensuring data/media recoverability and integrity.
- Conduct routine audits for compliance with DoD security standards.
- Document system configurations and maintain a comprehensive hardware/software library.
- Collaborate with IT and Cyber Security teams to support remediation, patching, and vulnerability scanning efforts.
- Work with customers to develop new value-added programs and data solutions with existing structures and new requirements.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors and 0 years related experience, or HS Diploma and four (4) years of related experience.
- Experience working in an IT or Service Desk environment.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. And must be willing to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Required Certification:
- IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
- MAC OS, Red Hat Certified System Admin, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification
Preferred:
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 certification
- Microsoft operating system environment certification (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11, or Microsoft Server 2019, etc.).
- Experience with incident management within the ServiceNow Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platform.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.
- Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
- A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
- Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.